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Antigorite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cleavage
{001} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Antigorite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite and Hydrogrossular physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Antigorite and Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Antigorite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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